Assistant Nurse Manager - RN Neuroscience

IHA; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) for the Neuroscience Unit. This full-time leadership role supports day-to-day clinical and operational activities for patients with acute neurological conditions, coordinating staffing and ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role partners with the Nurse Manager to drive clinical excellence, staff engagement, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license – Connecticut.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum 2-3 years of acute care nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of a busy inpatient Neuroscience Unit.
• Supervise and mentor charge nurses and frontline nursing staff.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, patient assignments, and patient throughput.
• Promote a culture of patient safety, evidence-based practice, and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, DPH, and Trinity Health standards.
• Support staff development, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement, stroke care, and patient experience initiatives.
• Collaborate with neurologists, neurosurgeons, hospitalists, rehabilitation specialists, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Serve as a visible, hands-on leader during assigned shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Collaborative teamwork

Clinical excellence

Education

BSN

Accredited nursing program

MSN (preferred)

Job description

Description

Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Of New England, is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) for our Neuroscience Unit.

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Rotating Shift

In this leadership role, you will support the day-to-day clinical and operational functions of a specialized inpatient unit caring for patients with acute neurological and neurosurgical conditions, including stroke, seizure disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and other complex neuroscience diagnoses. The Assistant Nurse Manager partners with the Nurse Manager to drive clinical excellence, staff engagement, patient safety, and quality outcomes while fostering a collaborative, patient-centered, and mission-driven environment.

What You'll Do

• Full-time: 40 hours per week; mixed/varied schedule based on unit needs.
• Support daily operations of a busy inpatient Neuroscience Unit.
• Supervise and mentor charge nurses and frontline nursing staff.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, patient assignments, and patient throughput.
• Promote a culture of patient safety, evidence-based practice, and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, DPH, and Trinity Health standards.
• Support staff development, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement, stroke care, and patient experience initiatives.
• Collaborate with neurologists, neurosurgeons, hospitalists, rehabilitation specialists, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Serve as a visible, hands-on leader during assigned shifts.

Qualifications

Required

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Connecticut.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum 2-3 years of acute care nursing experience.

Preferred

• Prior leadership, charge nurse, or supervisory experience.
• Experience in neuroscience, stroke care, neurology, neurosurgery, telemetry, or acute care nursing.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or enrollment in an MSN program.
• Specialty certification such as SCRN (Stroke Certified Registered Nurse), CNRN (Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse), PCCN, or nursing leadership certification.

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women's Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.